How to pronounce vinca
Say it like VING-kuh. Vinca has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VING).
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- VING
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vinca pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vinca
American and British speakers say vinca in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪŋkə/ in the US and /ˈvɪŋkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: VING-kuh.
What does vinca mean?
- Any of several evergreen shrubs, of the genus Vinca, including the periwinkle.
Where does vinca come from?
Borrowed from New Latin Vinca, a back-formation from Latin pervinca.
Questions about saying vinca
How do you pronounce vinca?
Say VING-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪŋkə/. In British English it is /ˈvɪŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vinca?
Vinca has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VING). Broken into parts: VING · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say vinca the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪŋkə/ and the British form is /ˈvɪŋkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.